Joe Biden led world leaders paying tribute to Prince Philip after his death today
American president said he was sending his deepest condolences to the Queen while praising Philip s decades of devoted public service
Leaders of Germany, France, Canada, Australia and New Zealand were among the political figures who paid tribute
European royals from Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Netherlands and Norway also honoured the Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, passed away Friday at the age of 99. His death was announced by Buckingham Palace.
“On behalf of the Filipino people, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte extends his deep condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the passing of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said in a statement Friday, April 9.
Roque noted that the Philippines and the United Kingdom have strong bilateral ties, adding “we share the grief of the British people in this period of bereavement.”
“We pray for the eternal repose of his soul and for The Royal Family to find strength in this time of mourning,” he said.
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“When we first met His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, he and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had already been on the world stage for more than half a century welcoming leaders like Churchill and Kennedy; Mandela and Gorbachev. As two Americans unaccustomed to palaces and pomp, we didn’t know what to expect.
We shouldn’t have worried. The Queen and Prince Philip immediately put us at ease with their grace and generosity, turning a ceremonial occasion into something far more natural, even comfortable. Prince Philip in particular was kind and warm, with a sharp wit and unfailing good humor. It was our first introduction to the man behind the title, and in the years since, our admiration for him has only grown. We will miss him dearly.
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